Object Number 1968.0157

Object Name

Print (Stipple engraving)

Title

SHAKESPEARE./ Tempest./ ACT I. SCENE I./ The inchanted Island: Before the Cell of Prospero.____Prospero & Miranda.

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

George Romney (Painter)
1734-1802

Benjamin Smith (Engraver)
c. 1754-1833
This artist needs further research. There are 3 Benjamin Smith's in ULAN: 1. Smith, Benjamin I (British silversmith, 1764-1823). 2. Smith, Benjamin (Britsh artist -1833). 3. Smith, Benjamin F. (American artist, 1830-1927).

John and Josiah Boydell (Publisher)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

September 29 1797 (1797-1797)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lower left beneath image; Painted by G. Romney.
2. Inscription; Lower right beneath image; Engraved by B. Smith.
3. Inscription; Bottom center; Pub.\d Sept.\r 29, 1797, by J. & J. BOYDELL, Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall; and N.\o 90, Cheapside.

Subjects

Literary scene; Theater; Shakespeare, William; Literature; Illustrious Moderns

Materials

Ink; Paper (wove)

Techniques

Á la poupée, Stipple engraved, Line engraved

Dimensions (inches)

22.3 (H) , 26.4 (W) , 17.3 (Image H) , 23.37 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

56.7 (H) , 67 (W) , 17.3 (Image H) , 23.37 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

H at left strainer. W at bottom strainer. Plate H (at left): 19.6 in. (49.9 cm). Plate W: 25.0 in. (63.5 cm).

Publisher Summary

John and Josiah Boydell

Publication Date

09/29/1797

Place of Publication

London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Watermark

none

Coloring

Colored plates

Object Description

Text available soon.